Last week, I had the opportunity to volunteer at Camp Fur, Fins, and Feathers. This children’s camp took place at the Calgary Humane Society. I got to interact with wonderful children, staff members, volunteers, and animals. I really got to know the Humane Society firsthand. I learned that there are many ways an individual can help this great non-profit organization.
One way you can help out the humane society is by volunteering, like I did. Since the Calgary Humane Society is a non-profit organization, they are constantly looking for volunteers to help out with children’s camps, laundry, dog walking, etc. Donating your time is a great way to help make a positive change in your community. There are some restrictions as to what age groups can volunteer; for more information check out this link: http://www.calgaryhumane.ca/volunteer.
Another way to help is by hosting a fundraiser. Fundraisers are fun and easy to host, and there are many ways you can raise money. Here are some of the ideas recommended by the Calgary Humane Society:
•Host a dinner party. Ask friends and family to donate the cost of an evening out to help CHS’s mission to help as many animals as we can.
•A neighbourhood yard sale gives you a chance to recycle your unwanted things and raise money to benefit CHS’s valuable work.
•Ask your birthday party guests to bring donations instead of gifts.
•A music or theatre performance lets you shine. The entrance fee can benefit CHS.
•Jean day at the office. Have all your office staff donate $5 to wear their jeans
For more information on fundraisers check out http://www.calgaryhumane.ca/hostafundraiser .
Currently, the Calgary Humane Society is running low on many items on their wish list. Donating extra items from home can really make an animal’s stay at the human society more pleasant and comfortable. Go take a look at http://www.calgaryhumane.ca/wishlist to see what is needed and what you cannot donate.
